Mexico is among the top three countries listed on the International Living Annual Global Retirement Index, which names the countries where retirees can live better for less around the world. It also measures the level of significant retiree benefits and discounts, including continued savings on things like transportation, entertainment, social services, visa costs and healthcare. Retiring abroad is easier than ever before and some of the world’s most popular retirement destinations offer much more for the same amount of money than comparable cities in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Despite the fact that Mexico does not offer a special retiree visa, staying here longer is not a problem. Mexico’s residence visas are very straightforward and the number of standard retiree benefits offered in Mexico are are what helped the country place third on the list, just behind Panama and Ecuador.
Mexico has a versatile senior-citizen discount card called the INAPAM (Instituto Nacional de las Personas Adultas Mayores). Expats ages 60 and older who have a residence visa for Mexico can apply for the card,¨ says Global Travel Industry News ¨Just as Mexican seniors do.†It allow retirees to receive discounts on goods and services including movie tickets, museums and archaeological site entrance fees,  and bus tickets. Many of Mexico’s hotels, restaurants, shops and travel agencies offer discounts to INAPAM card holders and many pharmacies, doctors, dentists and medical specialists who offer substantial senior discounts. Medications cost much less than they do in the United States as well.
With nearly one million U.S. citizens  living in Mexico it´s clear that it is not difficult to obtain residence here. A visitor permit means you can spend nearly six months in the country, giving you a lot of time to check out popular retirement areas in the Riviera Maya like Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum.Â
There are many options available that make it easy for a potential retiree to do this, so why not join us for one of Top Mexico’s Live it Tours? It’s a great way to get to know the various properties and neighborhoods down here and enjoy a nice vacation at the same time. To book yourself in for the next tour and see the Top Mexico Real Estate properties we have listed in the Riviera Maya please contact one of our Top Mexico Buyers’ Representatives. We will be happy to assist you and help you find your very own piece of paradise.
If you want more information about making the transition to Mexico for retirement or simply to explore the option of buying property for investment purposes, please contact one of our Top Mexico representatives and they will gladly help you out.
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